About Me

My Mission

My approach is holistic, integrative and evidence-based. I love to learn and I love helping others meet their goals and uncover their authentic selves. I have found that although talk therapy is helpful, it is often not sufficient. I integrate awareness of the body to access and regulate the nervous system, using a blend of internal-family systems and trauma-informed somatic approaches. Read more about the integration of these two approaches here.

Current neurobiological research has confirmed what many have known for centuries: understanding and listening to the wisdom of the body is integral to healing. I hold an ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification, am a Nationally registered Health Service Provider, am certified to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), have received certification to provide Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in clinically approved settings for adults and adolescents through the California Institute of Integral Studies and the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (Parts A-D; Part E to be completed when expanded access is granted from the FDA) and have also completed experiential and didactic training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through theketaminetrainingcenter.com. I am fully certified in Somatic Experiencing as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and am fully certified as an Internal Family Systems therapist (completion of Levels 1, 2 and 3 training). I have also completed advanced trainings with Dr. Bob Falconer to be able to work with other energies that often present themselves within the internal system. I use this combined knowledge to inform my holistic approach to healing.

I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Kentucky and Michigan with almost 20 years of mental health experience. I received my Doctoral degree from Michigan State University and have experience in hospitals, public schools and long-term care facilities providing mental health therapy to youth and adults. I was formerly a Full Professor and Director of the School Psychology program in the Counseling, School and Educational Psychology Department at the University of Kentucky for over 14 years and published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and a textbook on Best Practices in Counseling and Therapy with Children, Adolescents and Families.

Click on the "Client Portal" above to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation or email me at [email protected] for more information or to schedule a session. In-person sessions are currently available in Kentucky only. Note that I am licensed through APIT #4583 to provide Telehealth services to those in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, DE, DC, GA, IL, IN, ID, ,KS, KY, ME, MD, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.

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